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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Martin Edmonsou" <edmonssou01@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: "Mr.Martin Edmonsou" <edmonsou01@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2017 01:27:46 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Can I Trust You?


Dear friend, 

With good purpose of health, I write to seek for your co-operation and partnership in my investment plan in your country. I know that this mail will come to you as a surprise, but please do not be discouraged with my proposal as I have plan for long time investment in your country which am sure will benefit you and myself as I will rely on your advice and direction to proceed in any investment we are to go into. 

I will like to assure you that this transaction is 100% risk free to both parties, also you don’t need to be worried about any expenses, all I needed from you is your corporation and direction. Note your attention will be needed over here in my country Benin-Republic in person as we proceed because I will like us to have face to face discussion also for you to see things yourself before moving funds to your account in your country. 

Meanwhile, should you have an already existing company which you wish to expand or loan, I am more than ready also to work with you. If you’re interested to working with me, as you reply to this mail forward to me a copy of your international passport or any identity including your full name and direct contacts. 

I wait your prompt response soonest. 
Thanks and God bless, 
Mr. Martin Edmonsou. </
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